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One Week With the DASH Eating Plan

(2,000 calories)
Day 1 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
3/4 cup bran flakes cereal: 220 1
1 medium banana 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
1 slice whole wheat bread: 149 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
1 cup orange juice 5 2
Lunch
3/4 cup chicken salad*: 179 1 1
2 slices whole wheat bread 299 2
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 373
salad:
1/2 cup fresh cucumber slices 1 1
1/2 cup tomato wedges 5 1
1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 0 1/2
1 tsp Italian dressing, reduced calorie 43
1/2 cup fruit cocktail, juice pack 5 1
Dinner
3 oz beef, eye of the round: 35 1
2 Tbsp beef gravy, fat-free 165
1 cup green beans, sauted with: 12 2
1/2 tsp canola oil 0 1/2
1 small baked potato: 14 1
1 Tbsp sour cream, fat-free 21
1 Tbsp grated cheddar cheese,
natural, reduced fat 67
1 Tbsp chopped scallions 1
1 small whole wheat roll: 148 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
1 small apple 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
Snacks
1/3 cup almonds, unsalted 0 1
1/4 cup raisins 4 1
1/2 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no sugar added 86 1/2

Totals 2,101 5 5 6 21/2 2 11/2 31/2 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 2,062 Carbohydrate: 284 g
Total fat: 63 g Protein: 114 g
Calories from fat: 28% Calcium: 1,220 mg
Saturated fat: 13 g Magnesium: 594 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 6% Potassium: 4,909 mg
Cholesterol: 155 mg Fiber: 37 g
Sodium: 2,101 mg

*recipe on page 144

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Day 2 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
1/2 cup instant oatmeal 54 1
1 mini whole wheat bagel: 84 1
1 Tbsp peanut butter 81 1/2
1 medium banana 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
Lunch
chicken breast sandwich:
2 slices (3 oz) chicken breast, skinless 65 1
2 slices whole wheat bread 299 2
1 slice (3/4 oz) cheddar cheese,
natural, reduced fat 202 1/2
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
2 slices tomato 2 1/2
1 Tbsp mayonnaise, low-fat 101 1
1 cup cantaloupe 26 2
1 cup apple juice 21 2
Dinner
1 cup spaghetti: 1 2
3/4 cup vegetarian spaghetti sauce* 479 11/2
3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 287 1/2
spinach salad:
1 cup fresh spinach leaves 24 1
1/4 cup fresh carrots, grated 19 1/2
1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2
1 Tbsp vinaigrette salad dressing** 0 1/2
1/2 cup corn, cooked from frozen 1 1
1/2 cup canned pears, juice pack 5 1
Snacks
1/3 cup almonds 0 1
1/4 cup dried apricots 3 1
1 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no sugar added 173 1

Totals 2,035 6 51/4 7 3 1 11/2 11/2 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 2,027 Carbohydrate: 288 g
Total fat: 64 g Protein: 99 g
Calories from fat: 28% Calcium: 1,370 mg
Saturated fat: 13 g Magnesium: 535 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 6% Potassium: 4,715 mg
Cholesterol: 114 mg Fiber: 34 g
Sodium: 2,035 mg

*recipe on page 196

**recipe on page 129
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Day 3 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
3/4 cup bran flakes cereal: 220 1
1 medium banana 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
1 slice whole wheat bread: 149 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
1 cup orange juice 6 2
Lunch
beef barbecue sandwich:
2 oz beef, eye of round 26 2/3
1 Tbsp barbecue sauce 156
2 slices (11/2 oz) cheddar cheese,
natural, reduced fat 405 1
1 hamburger bun 183 2
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
2 slices tomato 2 1/2
1 cup new potato salad* 17 2
1 medium orange 0 1

Dinner
3 oz cod: 70 1
1 tsp lemon juice 1
1/2 cup brown rice 5 1
1 cup spinach, cooked from frozen,
sauted with: 184 2
1 tsp canola oil 0 1
1 Tbsp almonds, slivered 0 1/4
1 small cornbread muffin, made with oil: 119 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
Snacks
1 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no added sugar: 173 1
1 Tbsp sunflower seeds, unsalted 0 1/2
2 large graham cracker rectangles: 156 1
1 Tbsp peanut butter 81 1/2

Totals 2,114 7 43/4 4 3 12/3 11/4 3 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 1,997 Carbohydrate: 289 g
Total fat: 56 g Protein: 103 g
Calories from fat: 25% Calcium: 1,537 mg
Saturated fat: 12 g Magnesium: 630 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 6% Potassium: 4,676 mg
Cholesterol: 140 mg Fiber: 34 g
Sodium: 2,114 mg

*recipe on page 209

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Day 4 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
1 slice whole wheat bread: 149 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
1 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no added sugar 173 1
1 medium peach 0 1
1/2 cup grape juice 4 1

Lunch
ham and cheese sandwich:
2 oz ham, low-fat, low-sodium 549 2/3
1 slice (3/4 oz) cheddar cheese, natural,
reduced fat 202 1/2
2 slices whole wheat bread 299 2
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
2 slices tomato 2 1/2
1 Tbsp mayonnaise, low-fat 101 1
1 carrot sticks 84 2

Dinner
chicken and Spanish rice* 341 1 1
1 cup green peas, sauted with: 115 2
1 tsp canola oil 0 1
1 cup cantaloupe chunks 26 2
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1

Snacks
1/3 cup almonds 0 1
1 cup apple juice 21 2
1/4 cup apricots 3 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1

Totals 2,312 4 43/4 7 31/2 12/3 1 3 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 2,024 Carbohydrate: 279 g
Total fat: 59 g Protein: 110 g
Calories from fat: 26% Calcium: 1,417 mg
Saturated fat: 12 g Magnesium: 538 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 5% Potassium: 4,575 mg
Cholesterol: 148 mg Fiber: 35 g
Sodium: 2,312 mg

*recipe on page 171

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Day 5 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
1 cup whole oat rings cereal: 273 1
1 medium banana 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
1 medium raisin bagel: 272 2
1 Tbsp peanut butter 81 1/2
1 cup orange juice 5 2

Lunch
tuna salad plate:
1/2 cup tuna salad* 171 1
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
1 slice whole wheat bread 149 1
cucumber salad:
1 cup fresh cucumber slices 2 2
1/2 cup tomato wedges 5 1
1 Tbsp vinaigrette dressing 133 1
1/2 cup cottage cheese, low-fat: 459 1/4
1/2 cup canned pineapple, juice pack 1 1
1 Tbsp almonds 0 1/4

Dinner
3 oz turkey meatloaf** 205 1
1 small baked potato: 14 1
1 Tbsp sour cream, fat-free 21
1 Tbsp cheddar cheese, natural,
reduced fat, grated 67
1 scallion stalk, chopped 1
1 cup collard greens, sauted with: 85 2
1 tsp canola oil 0 1
1 small whole wheat roll 148 1
1 medium peach 0 1
Snacks
1 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no added sugar 173 1
2 Tbsp sunflower seeds 0 1

Totals 2,373 5 61/4 5 21/4 2 13/4 2 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 1,976 Carbohydrate: 275 g
Total fat: 57 g Protein: 111 g
Calories from fat: 26% Calcium: 1,470 mg
Saturated fat: 11 g Magnesium: 495 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 5% Potassium: 4,769 mg
Cholesterol: 158 mg Fiber: 30 g
Sodium: 2,373 mg

*recipe on page 149

**recipe on page 182
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Day 6 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
1 granola bar, low-fat 81 1
1 medium banana 1 1
1/2 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no sugar added 86 1/2
1 cup orange juice 5 2
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
Lunch
turkey breast sandwich:
3 oz turkey breast 48 1
2 slices whole wheat bread 299 2
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
2 slices tomato 2 1/2
2 tsp mayonnaise, low-fat 67 2/3
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 373
1 cup steamed broccoli, cooked from frozen 11 2
1 medium orange 0 1

Dinner
3 oz spicy baked fish* 50 1
1 cup scallion rice** 18 2
spinach saut:
1/2 cup spinach, cooked from frozen 92 1
2 tsp canola oil 0 2
1 Tbsp almonds, slivered 0 1/4
1 cup carrots, cooked from frozen 84 2
1 small whole wheat roll: 148 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 26 1
1 small cookie 60 1

Snacks
2 Tbsp peanuts, unsalted 1 1/2
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
1/4 cup dried apricots 3 1

Totals 1,671 6 53/4 5 21/2 2 3/4 32/3 1

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 1,939 Carbohydrate: 268 g
Total fat: 58 g Protein: 105 g
Calories from fat: 27% Calcium: 1,210 mg
Saturated fat: 12 g Magnesium: 548 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 6% Potassium: 4,710 mg
Cholesterol: 171 mg Fiber: 36 g
Sodium: 1,671 mg

*recipe on page 188

**recipe on page 205
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Day 7 Number of Servings by DASH Food Group

Milk products

added sugars
and legumes

Fats and oils

Nuts, seeds,
and poultry

Sweets and
Meats, fish,
Vegetables
Na
2,300-mg Sodium (Na) Menu
(mg)

Grains

Fruits
Breakfast
1 cup whole-grain oat rings cereal: 273 1
1 medium banana 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1
1 cup fruit yogurt, fat-free, no sugar added 173 1

Lunch
tuna salad sandwich:
1/2 cup tuna, drained, rinsed 39 1
1 Tbsp mayonnaise, low-fat 101 1
1 large leaf romaine lettuce 1 1/4
2 slices tomato 2 1/2
2 slices whole wheat bread 299 2
1 medium apple 1 1
1 cup milk, low-fat 107 1

Dinner
1/6 recipe zucchini lasagna* 368 3 1 1
salad:
1 cup fresh spinach leaves 24 1
1 cup tomato wedges 9 2
2 Tbsp croutons, seasoned 62 1/4
1 Tbsp vinaigrette dressing,
reduced calorie 133 1/2
1 Tbsp sunflower seeds 0 1/2
1 small whole wheat roll: 148 1
1 tsp soft (tub) margarine 45 1
1 cup grape juice 8 2
Snacks
1/3 cup almonds, unsalted 0 1
1/4 cup dry apricots 3 1
6 whole wheat crackers 166 1

Totals 2,069 81/4 4 3/4 5 4 1 11/2 21/2 0

Nutrients Per Day

Calories: 1,993 Carbohydrate: 283 g
Total fat: 64 g Protein: 93 g
Calories from fat: 29% Calcium: 1,616 mg
Saturated fat: 13 g Magnesium: 537 mg
Calories from saturated fat: 6% Potassium: 4,693 mg
Cholesterol: 71 mg Fiber: 32 g
Sodium: 2,069 mg

*recipe on page 199